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    • mclaincauseyM
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      I definitely see the argument, but they probably see it as the opposite of confusing to use the same words to tier this line that they use for other lines. Most of their engines feature turbochargers, but not all of their cars are branded accordingly. So I think that the word has become more a product classification than a literal feature for Porsche. Turbo to Porsche means "top tier." In fact, interpreting it otherwise would result in almost every of their vehicles having that badge.

      Think it, be it.

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      • ChrisC
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        @Seul:

        TOP GEAR had the same question… Porsche basically said that in this context, it just meant "fast car"...

        Which, weirdly enough, translated to "Load of bollocks" in my mind...

        Interesting how languages vary. I think in American that translates to "fucking bullshit".

        And since apparently words don't matter to Porsche, I'm sure they'll be fine with my assertion that in this context, Taycan means "trash can".

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        • mclaincauseyM
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          Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. Do you really think Porsche is trying to mislead people dropping $200k on a car, or that people dropping $200k on an EV are going to be angry when they later determine that there's no turbocharger…. on an EV? When they use the term "Supercharger" to brand a car charging device, is Tesla misleading consumers?

          This is a branding choice that you can agree or disagree with, but to think there's a conspiracy to mislead here is nonsense.

          Think it, be it.

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          • SeulS
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            No conspiracy - just a load of wank, is all.

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            • GilesG
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              I aint losing sleep about it….

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              • organisysO
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                Nor am I but it's a daft trend with car manufacturers currently, for example Audi and their 35TFSI 40TFSI etc, BMW the same…what\y can't they just state the engine size!

                Pride of Japan :-)

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                • mclaincauseyM
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                  Compared to that, S, GTS, Turbo, Turbo S, etc seem pretty straightforward brand segmentation. You just have to let go of the origin of a word and you basically know what each trim model is within its line is without having to think about it (e.g., "Turbo" is obviously faster than something that's not "Turbo"… "Turbo S" is like "Turbo" but better).

                  Anyway, as to the "bake-off" between rival EVs, I was surprised to learn the Jag is getting its ass kicked. The VW EV, it turns out, runs a diesel engine to charge its batteries*. Tesla aside, I think the Audi e-Tron seems to be the top competitor among what they brought in based on range and performance, and it has great amenities as well.

                  Hoping to get some shots of much more interesting, gas guzzling Porsches this month, and perhaps some video from the track (inside as well as outside of cars-in-motion).

                  *This is a joke. There is no VW competitor. 😃

                  Think it, be it.

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                  • organisysO
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                    I'm no SUV fan, but I've seen an e-tron and that thing has great road presence.

                    Pride of Japan :-)

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                    • mclaincauseyM
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                      It is so luxurious and Audi does such a great job with technology bells and whistles in the cabin. I think it was my second-favorite in that room, trailing the Porsche just because I know it can get to 60mph in 2.4 seconds and a quarter mile in 10.5 and will have better handling dynamics than anything else in the room.

                      Though were I to buy one of these, I think Tesla is still the most practical option, even if Model S is getting long in the tooth and interior fit and finish is comparatively utilitarian.

                      Think it, be it.

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                      • louisboscoL
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                        @organisys:

                        I'm no SUV fan, but I've seen an e-tron and that thing has great road presence.

                        i guess you haven't seen an egg yet then.. those things are menacing on the road. love the agera and regera.. and they just came up with a 1700bhp 2+2 seater. 600bhp from a 2.0L three cylinder turbo engine is mind blowing..

                        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                        • GraemeG
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                          An Aussie company is doing EV conversions on old Land Rovers.

                          https://www.caradvice.com.au/833262/jaunt-the-australian-startup-turning-old-land-rovers-into-evs/

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                          • mclaincauseyM
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                            https://photos.app.goo.gl/DsYnEi96aCfg7ZKw6

                            Having a grand time at the Porsche Experience Center in LA. We got to do a few laps in a Taycan Turbo S with a pro driver (crazy acceleration and chassis stability under turns) and there is effectively a car show on the lot in addition to the 917s, 918 Spyder, and other legendary cars they have in the garage. Saw a GT as well, but it was actually in the lot.

                            Next we will be piloting their new VR simulator. And then driving some Taycans!

                            Think it, be it.

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                            • ChapC
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                              @mclaincausey:

                              https://photos.app.goo.gl/DsYnEi96aCfg7ZKw6

                              Having a grand time at the Porsche Experience Center in LA. We got to do a few laps in a Taycan Turbo S with a pro driver (crazy acceleration and chassis stability under turns) and there is effectively a car show on the lot in addition to the 917s, 918 Spyder, and other legendary cars they have in the garage. Saw a GT as well, but it was actually in the lot.

                              Next we will be piloting their new VR simulator. And then driving some Taycans!

                              Great pices! Thanks for sharing… amazing cars.

                              God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                              • mclaincauseyM
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                                Cheer @Chap and my pleasure. I'll keep adding to the album. They've now removed the general public and we will be hitting some sort of holographic simulator. Very grateful my wife hooked us up!

                                Think it, be it.

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                                • GilesG
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                                  Whatever this is, it is as ugly AF…..

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  • mclaincauseyM
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                                    That's an Audi R8.

                                    Think it, be it.

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                                    • mclaincauseyM
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                                      @Graeme:

                                      An Aussie company is doing EV conversions on old Land Rovers.

                                      https://www.caradvice.com.au/833262/jaunt-the-australian-startup-turning-old-land-rovers-into-evs/

                                      It's a great idea when original parts give out. Here's a converted 911, and there were others.

                                      Think it, be it.

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                                      • ChrisC
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                                        Whatever this is, it is as ugly AF…..

                                        I kinda like it, but we all know I have crap taste.

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                                        • mclaincauseyM
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                                          I was intrigued by this claim on a 911 Turbo S

                                          Think it, be it.

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                                          • GilesG
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                                            It must be the angle that photo was taken from, because I would never have guessed these were the same thing…..

                                            But then, wtf do I know  🙂

                                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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